OTTAWA, ON (August 28, 2024) – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is thrilled to support the 39 coaches travelling to Paris to proudly represent Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from August 28 to September 8, 2024.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024-2025 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Grant Program, powered by MONDO.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors.

The Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference is Canada’s largest conference for coaches, researchers, sport executives, and administrators.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Canada Games Women in Coaching Apprenticeship Program.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is proud to join the Body Confident Sport program with Laureus, Dove, and Nike to help girls build body confidence and make sports a place where girls feel like they belong.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), a leading organization in coach education and development nationwide, proudly announces a new partnership with MONDO for the National Sport Organizations (NSO) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Grants Program.

CAC in the News: Calgary Herald - Opinion: Alberta needs a renewed commitment to volunteering

One year ago, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) launched its national Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub, a free online portal that provides coaches with the tools and information to support their mental health literacy and well-being, as well as that of their sport participants.

Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Receives Funding from Community Services Recovery Fund

Regina selected as the host city for the 2024 Petro-Canada™ Sport Leadership sportif conference

Top National Coaching Honors Awarded to Gerry Peckham and Nathalie Brochu at the 2023 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala

Mental Health takes Center Stage at 2023 Petro-Canada™ Sport Leadership Sportif Conference in Calgary, AB

Celebrating Nine Years of National Coaches Week

Coaching Association of Canada Announces 2023-2024 National Sport Organizations (NSOs) Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Grant Recipients

Call for Expressions of Interest: Task Force Members

National Coaches Week Marketing Toolkit

The Coaching Association of Canada and AgileIS take the lead in participant safety for concussion management

Request for Proposal: Petro-Canada™ Sport Leadership sportif conference 2024 & 2025

NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma: The Bridge to Increased Confidence in Advanced Sport Coaching Practices

The Coaching Association of Canada launches its National Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub

Coaching Association of Canada Welcomes Sudeshna Nambiar as Chief Operating Officer

The Coaching Association of Canada appoints Matt Allen as new National Sport Organization (NSO) Representative

Coaching Association of Canada Joining Abuse-Free Sport on January 20, 2023

Coaching Association of Canada Announces New Mental Health and Sport Project Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada

Steve Bush and Greg Picard take top national coaching awards at 2022 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala

Join us in celebrating coaches for this year’s National Coaches Week

Apprentice Coaches Set to Participate at the 2022 Canada Summer Games

Coaching Association of Canada announces 2022-2023 NSO Grant recipients

Meet the coaches representing Canada at upcoming Commonwealth Games

NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport eLearning module: Free until August 5th 

Coaching Association of Canada Welcomes Two New Members to its Board

The Support Through Sport eLearning series aims to prevent and address gender-based violence and teen dating violence 

Anti-racism in Coaching eLearning module now available

Theme announcement and call for proposals open for 2022 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference

Promoting Safety in Sport through the CAC’s Understanding the Rule of Two eLearning Module

Coaching Association of Canada Announces 2023 Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprentice Coaches

Canada’s Paralympic coaches primed for success in Beijing

Coaching Association of Canada launches the next phase of Responsible Coaching with the Safe, Smart and Secure campaign

Ottawa and Calgary set to host the 2022 and 2023 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conferences

Team Canada coaches set to shine in Beijing

Ian Denney joins the Coaching Association of Canada as new Director, Innovation and Business Enablement

Supporting Mentees through the CAC’s Training for Effective Mentees

Doug Tate and Michelle Darvill take top national coaching awards at 2021 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala

Coaching Association of Canada brings together sport leaders from across the country for second virtual Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference

Coaching Association of Canada announces 2021-2022 NSO Grant recipients

National Concussion Week supported by the Coaching Association of Canada

Seventh Annual National Coaches Week Celebrates Coaches’ Commitment to a Safe Return to Sport for all

Meet the coaches selected for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

The Coaching Association of Canada appoints Shauna Bookal as new National Sport Organization (NSO) Representative

Team Canada Coaches Selected for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Coaching Association of Canada celebrates milestones at this year’s Partners Congress

BCCA and CAC announce coaches selected to the 2021-22 Black Female Coach Mentorship Program

Coaching Association of Canada Welcomes Bill Merklinger as Chief Operating Officer

Let’s Reignite Sport at the virtual 2021 Petro-Canada™ Sport Leadership sportif Conference!

Eight coaches selected to the CAC University Female Coach Mentorship Program

Denis Beaudoin and Kylo Harris take top national coaching awards at 2020 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala

The Coaching Association of Canada is poised to launch free virtual 2020 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif Conference

New Mentorship Program Aims to Empower Black Female Coaches in Canada

Sixth Annual National Coaches Week Celebrates Coaches’ Resilience and Ongoing Positive Contributions During Pandemic Shutdown

Coaching Association of Canada Welcomes Five New Members to its Board of Directors

Coaching Association of Canada Announces 2021 Canada Games Aboriginal Apprentice Coaches

Coaching Association of Canada names Allen McKeown as Director, Innovation and Business Enablement

Coaching Association of Canada and Decathlon Canada team up to promote coach education and boost physical activity across Canada

Coaching Association of Canada Announces 2021 Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprentice Coaches

Coaching Association of Canada launches Safe Sport Training

Coaching Association of Canada supports Team Canada decision not to send athletes to 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

CAC response to COVID-19

Coaching Association of Canada Statement on COVID-19

CAC promotes Isabelle Cayer to Director, Sport Safety

Ottawa Selected as Host City for the 2021 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference

Leslie Sproule, ChPC, steps down as chair of CAC License and Registration Committee

Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif is Canada’s largest conference for coaches, researchers, sport executives, and administrators. The event gathers more than 500 delegates each year for three days of learning, professional development, and networking with innovators and leaders from within the sport, business, and education communities in Canada.

As part of the Canada Games Apprenticeship Program, 23 women and 12 Indigenous coaches from across Canada will meet in Red Deer, AB to participate in the 2019 Canada Winter Games this February.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce that Benoît Huot, one of Canada’s most decorated Paralympic athletes, and Taylor Pyefinch, a gymnastics coach and youth program coordinator, will join the 2018 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference (#SLS18) as conference emcees.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) welcomes the nomination by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, of Sue Hylland, to its Board of Directors.

More than 500 delegates have converged in Richmond, British Columbia, for the 2019 Petro-Canada™ Sport Leadership sportif conference (#SLS19), Canada’s annual conference for coaches, researchers, sport executives, and administrators.

The National Sport Organization Safe Sport Working Group announced seven core components and related consensus statements to support the development of a universal code of conduct in Canada.

More than 500 attendees have converged on Ottawa for the opening of the 2018 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference (#SLS18), Canada’s conference for coaches, researchers, sport executives, and administrators. Organized by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), it runs from November 8-10 at the Westin Ottawa.

Canada’s most deserving and influential coaches and sport leaders will be honoured this evening at the 2018 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala. The class of 2018 award recipients include Skate Canada’s Manon Perron, Freestyle Alberta’s Rob Kober, NCCP Coach Developer and Mentor Greg Henhawk, and Tennis Canada.

Putting an End to Abuse in Sport: The Coaching Association of Canada is working on developing a National Code of Conduct

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and Kids Help Phone / Jeunesse, J’écoute today announced a five-year partnership that will broaden valuable support services and resources to young people within the sport community in Canada.

Coaching Association of Canada Welcomes New Board Members

The Coaching Association of Canada™ (CAC) will recognize longtime ringette coach Phyllis Sadoway, ChPC® and Tennis Canada coach Sylvain Bruneau, ChPC, for their outstanding achievements in coaching tonight at the Petro-Canada™ Sport Leadership Awards Gala.

National Sport Organization Safe Sport Working Group presents consensus statements on pan-Canadian Safe Sport on the prevention of abuse and harassment

Fifth Annual National Coaches Week celebrates positive impact of coaches across Canada

Keeping Girls in Sport: A New Resource for Coaches, Mentors and Leaders

Registration Now Open for the 2019 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference

Top 5 Reasons You Want to be at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference in 2019

Rankin Inlet Gymnastics club’s quest to 2019 World Gymnaestrada in Austria

For over 20 years, IG Wealth Management has been proud to partner with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) to recognize community leaders in sport.

Meet the Team Canada Coaches for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games

Hudl Helps Connect All of Football Canada

“A Great Day for Canadian Sport”: 100 Sport Organizations Commit to the Responsible Coaching Movement

The Coaching Association of Canada welcomes Mark Donnison as Chief Operating Officer

The CAC partners with TeamSnap to launch an updated version of the NCCP’s Fundamental Movement Skills workshop

10 Good Reasons to Attend the 2018 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif Conference

Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif Conference for 2019 and 2020 to be hosted in Richmond and Québec City

Team Canada Coaches Selected for the PyeongChang2018 Paralympic Games

The Canadian sport community will come together at the 2017 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference...will you be in Calgary too?

The Coaching Association of Canada stands with the Honourable Kirsty Duncan in creating a safer sport environment

Benoît Huot, Robyn Webster, Announced as Emcees of the 2017 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif Conference

The sport community comes together in Calgary for a Performance Shift

CAAWS & the CAC Launch New Model For Female Coach Mentorship

The Coaching Association of Canada launches Coaching Athletes with a Disability, an NCCP eLearning module

61 coaching leaders to be celebrated at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala

Collaborative Approach to Return to Play: A Coach-Athletic Therapist Relationship

Registration Now Open for the 2018 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif Conference

Registration Now Open for the 2017 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif Conference

Suncor Energy's Petro-Canada brand renews its partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada through 2024

ARE YOU SET UP TO WIN?

Responsible Coaching campaign targets parents to strengthen ethical behaviour in sport

Say #ThanksCoach during the 3rd annual National Coaches Week!

The 2017 Canada Games: a valuable experience for apprentice coaches

The future of Canada’s coaches ready to compete at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg!

TEN REASONS TO ATTEND THE 2017 PETRO-CANADA SPORT LEADERSHIP SPORTIF CONFERENCE

HIGH FIVE® training now recognized by the Coaching Association of Canada as Professional Development

The Coaching Association of Canada offers NEW Coach Initiation in Sport online training module free for 150 days

Canada’s coaching stars to be celebrated at the petro-canada sport leadership awards gala

Global Teacher of the Year to Make Keynote Address at the Coaching Association of Canada’s Partners Congress 2017

The Coaching Association of Canada and Aboriginal Sport Circle Launch Revisions to the Aboriginal Coaching Modules

Ottawa Selected as Host City for the 2018 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference

The Coaching Association of Canada and TeamSnap Expand their Partnership in Support and Recognition of Coaches across Canada

2016 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif has Unique BC Flavour

Special Olympics Take Centre Stage at the 2016 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference

The Coaching Association of Canada introduces Peter Niedre as Director of Education Partnerships

Registration Now Open for the 2016 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference

Canada’s Coaching Partners Encourage Canadians to say #ThanksCoach during Second Annual National Coaches Week

The Canadian sport community will come together at the 2016 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference...will you be in Richmond too?

World Rugby, Rugby Canada, and the CAC partner to maximize coach education and sport leadership opportunities

Lorraine Lafrenière, CEO of the Coaching Association of Canada, named to CAAWS’ Most Influential Women List

Call for nominations on the CAC Board of Directors

Rink-side with Sacha LeBlanc

Baseball Canada and the Coaching Association of Canada have partnered to offer online training for initiation baseball coaches

Calgary Selected as Host City for the 2017 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference

98 Coaches Named to Team Canada for the RIO 2016 Olympic Games

Dave Johnson is the newest member of the Coaching Association of Canada’s Wall of Fame

Skate Canada and Luge Canada take the pledge as early-adopters of the Responsible Coaching Movement

The “Who’s Who” of Canadian sport will be at the 2015 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference...will you be in Winnipeg too?

Dr. John Hogg wins the 2015 Geoff Gowan Award for Lifetime Contributions to Coaching Development in Canada

The Coaching Association of Canada and TeamSnap Partner in Support and Recognition of Coaches Across Canada

CANADA’S COACHING STARS ARE CELEBRATED AT THE PETRO-CANADA SPORT LEADERSHIP AWARDS GALA

MEDIA ADVISORY: Canadian Sport Leaders Gather in Winnipeg

The Coaching Association of Canada congratulates Carla Qualtrough, the new Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities

Ted Nolan and John Olfert add a hockey flavour to the 2015 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference

#WorldCupWeekly with Rugby Canada

#CoachTop10 - Working with 2SLGBTQI+ Athletes and Coaches

Squash Canada Announces New Policy For Its National Team Coaches

INVESTORS GROUP COMMUNITY COACHES DAY WELCOMES 65 LOCAL COACHES TO NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The Coaching Association of Canada teams up with SterlingBackcheck to offer online background checks for coaches and volunteers

The IOC and INTERPOL pick Canada to hold the first “Integrity in Sport Train the Trainer” workshop to fight against the manipulation of competitions

Elisabeth Walker-Young, Stephanie Dixon, reunite in Winnipeg at the 2015 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference

The Sport Community converges on Winnipeg to shape the future of Sport in Canada

Lisa Thomaidis named 2015 Jack Donohue “Coach of the Year”

Canada’s National Coaching Partners Announce the First Annual National Coaches Week September 19 – 27, 2015

New Brunswick Skating Coaches Pioneer Integration of Para-athletes

TOP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND THE 2015 PETRO-CANADA SPORT LEADERSHIP SPORTIF CONFERENCE

The Coaching Association of Canada welcomes Keira Torkko as Chief Operating Officer

Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif 2015

The Coaching Association of Canada Supports Jury’s Recommendations for Concussion Education Guidelines

Canada Basketball’s Game Plan Coaching Portal

The UBC Graduate Certificate in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership

FIFA Chat with Simon Eaddy

Coaching Athletes with a Disability is a manual designed to provide grassroots coaches who have never worked with athletes with a disability with basic information, guidelines, and tips that will assist in creating conditions for effective participation and inclusion.

#CoachTop10 - Doping Control Tips

Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif 2016

#CoachTop10 - New Year's Resolutions

#CoachTop10 - Team Selection Tips

Lorraine Lafrenière named to CAAWS Most Influential Women List

2015 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference

Coaching Association of Canada welcomes Alain Roy as Director of Education Partnerships

#CoachTop10 - Coaching Kits

2014 Women in Coaching National Coach Workshop Report

Coaching Association of Canada Inks Partnership with Bahrain Olympic Committee

Coaches Week Wraps up in Ontario and British Columbia

Making Head Way in Sport eLearning module is now available at no charge

Meet the Masters: Shawnee Harle, ChPC

The Coaching Association of Canada supports new recommendations for concussion protocols

#CoachTop10 - The 12 days of coach Christmas

COACHING ASSOCIATION OF CANADA CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL 2014 PETRO-CANADA SPORT LEADERSHIP SPORTIF CONFERENCE

The Play Exchange

Kelly VanderBeek latest speaker confirmed for Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif 2014

Frick and Shields inducted into Canada’s Sport Hall of Fame

Meet the Masters: Natasha Burgess

Cyndie Flett named to CAAWS Most Influential Women List

Coaching Association of Canada welcomes back Lorraine Lafrenière as new Chief Executive Officer

Meet the Masters: Barry Bartlett

Coaching Association of Canada Concludes Successful 2013 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference

Canada`s Leaders in Sport and Coaching Recognized at Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala

Global Coaches House Calgary 2014

Meet the Masters: Monica Lockie

Physical Literacy Movement Gains Momentum on Sports Day in Canada

2014 Women in Coaching National Coach Workshop

Meet the Masters: Tom Oliveri

Top 10 Reasons to Attend 2013 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif

Calling all coaches – Sports Day in Canada is on November 30!

2013 ‘Fuelling Athletes and Coaching Excellence’ (FACE) program recipients announced

CAC wins International Award for Concussion eLearning series

Lifelong Education Vitally Important to Coach Michelle Leigh

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is working with its partners to develop a comprehensive Coach Developer System.

Aboriginal Learning Facilitator training session

CAC welcomes new coaching consultants

Meet the Masters: Sergey Konov

The Coaching Association of Canada mourns the loss of Gord May

John Bales, CEO of the Coaching Association of Canada Steps Down

Meet the Masters: Beth Barz

Geoff Gowan Award winners to be recognized at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2013 Induction Celebrations

Coaches Connection: Sue Swaine

Meet the Masters: Glenn Cundari

CAC at the London Olympics - Blog #3 by Gérard Lauzière

John Bales at the London Olympics – blog #2

Suncor Energy Renews Commitment to Coach Education in Canada

Game Changer: Denis Boucher

Training coaches in London - Blog by Fred Loyer

Leaders in Canadian sport honoured at Sport Leadership Awards Gala

Interview with Allison McNeill

Game Changer: Melody Davidson

Game Changer: Gary Durrant

Supercoach gets stamp of approval

Interview with Dallas Ludwick

John Bales at the Global Coaches House in London – blog #3

CAC at the London Olympics - Blog #2 by Gérard Lauzière

Something new at the London Olympics: Global Coaches House 2012

London 2012 Coach Profile: Denise Kelly

Soccer Master Learning Facilitators in Ontario do it right

London 2012 Coach Profile: Randy Bennett

Training Haiti’s leaders – another step towards self-sufficiency

Aboriginal Coaching Modules - LF Training Session

Coaching the Snowboard Coach

Coaching Apprenticeship Programs launched for Canada Games

Harper Government Supports the CAC

CAC at the London Olympics

Investors Group contest winner announced

NCCP Final Approvals 2012

Coach Q & A: Shelley Richardson

On the road with the Canadian Biathlon Team

London 2012 Coach Profile: Dan Proulx

The Question of Coach Recognition

Coach Q & A: Peter Lawless

Coach Q&A: Maurice Wilson

Meet Mike Mondin, Head Coach of Canada’s sledge hockey team

CAC welcomes back Gérard Lauzière

Van Neutegem & Pyke Join National Competition – Development Master Learning Facilitator Team; Bartlett Bids Adieu

In existence since 2000, the National Team Coaching Apprenticeship Program (NTAP) has allowed more than 50 women to travel and coach with their national teams at major international events.

The Foundation for Success - By Larry Haylor

Coach Q & A: James Messenger

From The Frontlines Of The Rugby World Cup

My Coach: Tales from the Athletes

Alpine Ski Launches New Coach Education Website

Paul Godfrey latest speaker confirmed for Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif 2011

New coaching resources for lacrosse revealed!!

Diving Coach Dallas Ludwick: Living Up to Expectations

Pearls of Wisdom from the Fencing World Championships

Coach Q&A: Peter Connellan

Aboriginal Learning Facilitator training session

Coach Q & A: Brent Dobson

Exciting Opportunities Ahead – CAC Welcomes New Team Member

FMS – The missing link in coach education

Positive and Energizing: 2011 Women in Coaching Workshop

Coach Q & A: Jason Chee-Aloy

Petro-Canada announces 2011 FACE recipients

Women in Coaching Rugby Course a Success

Coach Q&A: Michael Simonson

Coach Q&A: Erica Bergman

Seeking: LF Advisory Group members

It’s all about the journey...

CAC on training mission in...Haiti!

The training mission in Haiti goes on!

Coach Q&A: Dave Higdon

Forging Her Own Path

Invest in your community with Investors Group and CAC

One coach and 10 kids: an opportunity to make 100 impressions and generate 1000 smiles. The numbers do add up and its time to pick up a whistle and make a difference in your community.

Coach Q & A: Patricia Landry

Nine Aboriginal Coaches attending Canada Games as part of the 2011 Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program

Examining the Impact of Coaching Apprenticeship Programs

CAC Research Committee Call for Proposals

CAC’s Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching Editorial Board named to 2010 Most Influential Women List

CAC Commends Harper Government For Investment In Sports Injury Prevention

Coaching Association of Canada’s Female Apprentice Coaches A Key Component of the 2011 Canada Winter Games

Paying it forward – the Women in Coaching National Coach Workshop

National Team Coaching Apprenticeship Program Graduate Promoted by Athletics Canada

CAC Research Committee Call for Proposals

CAC Announces Publication of a Ground-breaking Book

New Partnership Brings Sport Safety and Ethics Back to School

Women in Coaching Apprentices Selected for 2010-2013

46 Outstanding Coaches Receive Recognition

43 of Canada’s top high-performance coaches to receive Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Awards

Coaches of Canada Honours Athletics Canada and Steve Bush

Tim Frick and Keith Russell Share Prestigious National Award

Dr. Dru Marshall and Lyle Sanderson to receive Geoff Gowan Award for lifetime contributions to coaching development in Canada

What It Takes To Win: Perspectives from Vancouver 2010

Keith Pelley, President of Rogers Media, to headline Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif 2010.

Montreal Selected as Host City for the 2012 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference

Olympic, Paralympic Performances the Focus of CAC’s Women in Coaching Annual National Coach Workshop

Investors Group Recognizes Dedicated Sport Volunteer

Get involved in Sports Day in Canada on September 18!

A Report on the 5th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport

CAC Report Confirms Program’s Value

Coaching Association of Canada Announces the 2008 Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Award Winners

Coaches of Canada today announced the 2008 winners of its two national awards — the Jack Donohue “Coach of the Year” Award and the Sheila Robertson Award.

CGC and CAC partner to create opportunity for Canadian female coaches

According to the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), good coaching is fundamental to community sport.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) today announced that Alex Johnstone of Melfort, Sask., is the winner of the 2008 Investors Group National Volunteer Sport Administrator Award.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) has announced that 20 young coaches from across Canada have been chosen to participate in its 2008-2009 Coaching Internship Program (CIP).

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) announced today the appointment of Nathan J. Cross, of Edmonton, AB, as its newest member of the Board of Directors.

Returning members are board chair Jean-Marie De Koninck of Lac Beauport, Que., Dean McIntosh of Calgary, Jean Blackie of Gander, N.L., Nathan Cross of Edmonton, Roger Duval of Fredericton, N.B., Gérald Janneteau of Boucherville, Que., Susan Kitchen of Toronto, Michael Mahon of Edmonton, and Gordon May of Richmond, B.C. Also on the board is John Bales of Ottawa, CAC's Chief Executive Officer.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) today announced that world-acclaimed figure skating coach Douglas Leigh of Barrie, Ont., has been selected as the winner of the 2008 Geoff Gowan Award for his lifetime contribution to coaching development.

The working conditions for Canada's high performance coaches are less than ideal given the significant time commitment, the heavy workload required, and the salaries received by coaches of the country's top athletes.

The partnership that delivers the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) — the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), national sport organizations (NSOs), and Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives (PTCRs) — met in Ottawa on June 11 to discuss how to achieve the shared goal of one million athletes being coached by 100,000 NCCP-trained coaches annually by 2010.

The International Committee for Fair Play (CIFP) has announced that the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) has been awarded the Fair Play Award in the Attitude Category.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and Investors Group today announced the continuation of their 17-year partnership to support volunteer community coaches across the country.

The Coaching Association of Canada announced today the recipients of its Women in Coaching National Coaching Institute (NCI) Scholarships for 2008-2009.

Carla Nicholls of Regina, a graduate of the Coaching Association of Canada's (CAC) National Team Coaching Apprenticeship Program (NTAP), has been promoted to the position of National Talent Development Coach for Athletics Canada's Olympic Program.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) today announced the members of its 2008-2009 Board of Directors.

Today, Petro-Canada and the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) honoured Canada's Olympic coaches at the Coaches' Recognition Evening at Canada Olympic House.

GM Announces the 2009 High Performance and Community Club Coach Grant Recipients

Ottawa Selected as Host City for 2010 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif

The Coaching Association of Canada is pleased to announce that The SPort INnovation (SPIN) Summit will be held in conjunction with the 2008 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif in Calgary, Alberta, from November 6-9.

Today, ten Canadian high performance coaches and their Olympic hopeful athletes were awarded $10,000 grants for coaching skill development through GM Canada's Making Dreams Possible Program.